Cactus Pears
15
Fri 19 Jun – Thu 25 Jun
Why watch?
“Cactus Pears is an exceptionally beautiful film that captures the interconnectedness of loving, being loved and loving oneself.”
Wendy Cook,
Head of Cinema
Journal
Hyde Park Pick: Cactus Pears
16 Jun 2026
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programme
Set in rural Maharashtra, Cactus Pears follows Anand (Bhushaan Manoj), a Mumbai call-centre worker who returns to his ancestral village to observe the ten-day mourning ritual following his father’s death.
Drama • Beautiful • Romantic
While navigating the pressures of family expectations and marriage, he reconnects with Balya (Suraaj Suman), a childhood friend facing similar struggles.
Over the course of the mourning period, their bond deepens into a tender and intimate relationship, creating a quiet exploration of grief, identity and queer love within a traditional rural community.
Details
Original language title
Sabar Bonda
Duration
1hr 53mins
Director
Rohan Kanawade
Featuring
Bhushaan Manoj • Suraaj Suman • Jayshri Jagtap
Year
2025
Country of origin
India • Canada • UK
Language
Marathi with English subtitles
Strobe lighting
Guidance unavailable
Content guidance
Bereavement/death • LGBTQIA+ discrimination
